Former Detroit Lions linebacker gets leveled by Nate Solder at Colorado pro day

While NFL fans wait on the edge of their seats to find out whether there will ever be a resolution to the league's labor dispute, preparations for April's NFL draft carry on. Following last month's scouting combine, most colleges are holding their pro days, where NFL scouts will gather for more prospect poking and prodding.

Enter Nate Solder.

Colorado's 6-foot-8, 319-pound tackle is someone Detroit might consider if he's still around at the 13 spot. It's anyone's guess whether he made an impression on the Lions organization, but there's no doubt he made an impression on a former Lions player.

Matt Russell, who is Denver's director of pro scouting, played for the Buffaloes before being drafted by Detroit in the fourth round (No. 130 overall) of the 1997 NFL draft. His career was cut short by injuries, but Russell decided to take on Solder at Colorado's pro day, despite giving up 15 years, six inches and 75 pounds to the youngster. And that's using Russell's playing weight.